Series I: David G. Farragut Correspondence and Orders, 1830-1870

John Branch, Sec'y. of Navy, to Lieutenant David Farragut, dated Navy Department, 1830 February 26

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Orders David Farragut on leave of absence with pay until further orders. ALS.

John Branch to Lieut. David Farragut, dated Navy Department, 1830 December 10

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Orders David Farragut to report to Comm. Barron for duty at Norfolk. ALS.

John Branch to Lieut. David Farragut, dated Navy Department, 1830 December 27

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Summons David Farragut to attend and bear witness at a trial of court-martial of Commodore Creighton. ALS.

Daniel F. Patterson to Lieut. David Farragut, dated Washington, 1837

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Answers questions from David Farragut concerning the ages of his siblings at his mother's funeral. ALS.

David Farragut to Vice Admiral Charles Baudin and to the Sec'y of the Navy, dated Norfolk, Virginia, 1839 April 2

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Concerns remarks and accusations made by Baudin concerning David Farragut's conduct while in command of the U.S.Ship Erie. Initialed copy.

David Farragut to J.K.Paulding, Secretary of the Navy, dated Norfolk, 1839 April 2

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Requests Court of Enquiry be called to investigate his conduct questioned by Vice Admiral Charles Baudin. Initialed copy.

A.B.Pinkham to Lieut. David Farragut, dated Navy yard, 1841 June 15

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Brings up topics both naval and personal. ALS.

A.B.Pinkham to Lieut. David Farragut, dated Portsmouth, 1841 August 20

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States his displeasure that the newspapers are not giving Farragut as much credit as he deserves. ALS.

A.B.Pinkham to Commander David Farragut, dated Portsmouth, 1841 December 28

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Reports on personal and some naval events. ALS.

David Farragut to Lieut. Browning, dated U.S.Ship Pennsylvania, Norfolk, 1845 May 14

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Concerns the disposition and delivery of a diamond purchased by Browning. Also includes two newsclippings (1892?) concerning Farragut and romantic tales of his life and lineage. ALS.

George Bancroft, Sec'y of the Navy, to Comm. David Farragut, dated Navy Department, 1845 October 1

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Orders him to leave Receiving ship Pennsylvania and to report for duty at Navy Yard, Norfolk. DS.

John Y. Mason, Sec'y of the Navy, to Mr. Edwin Ross, Acting Gunner, dated Navy Dept., 1848 June 5

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Orders him to report to the U.S. Sloop of War St.Louis. Signed and dated as reported June 10, 1848 by David Farragut. DS.

Report by David Farragut of vessels captured by the Frigate Essex on the coast of Brazil and in the Pacific Ocean, 1850 April 27

Report by David Farragut of vessels captured by the Frigate Essex on the coast of Brazil and in the Pacific Ocean in the years 1812 and 1813, dated Norfolk, 1850 April 29

E. Porter, wife of Commodore Porter, to David Farragut (Glasco), dated Washington, 1850 May 3

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Personal letter telling of her life and family and changes in Washington. ALS.

Lyman C. Draper to Captain David Farragut, dated Madison, Wisconsin, 1853 August 29

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Asks for information about his father and John Sevier for an upcoming book. ALS.

David Farragut to Comm. John A. Dahlgren, dated Philadelphia, 1862 January 15

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Thanks Dahlgren for a report on tests of iron ship armor and explains his plans to provide better protection from shore musket fire. ALS.

Gustavus V. Fox, Asst. Sec'y of the Navy, to David Farragut, dated Navy Department, 1862 February 11

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Instructs David Farragut as to what he will have at his disposal for an upcoming operation. ALS.

Brig. Genl. Benjamin F. Butler to David Farragut, dated On board the Mississippi, Head Quarters Dept. of the Gulf, 1862 April 24

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Congratulates David Farragut on his passage of the Forts and discusses plans for his landing and their joint operation. ALS.

Order of the fleet on the morning of the 24th of April, 1862, 2 o'clock A.M., on proceeding up to the attack and passage of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 1862 April 24

Loyall Farragut to David Farragut, dated Hastings on the Hudson, 1862 May 5

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Congratulates David Farragut on the taking of New Orleans, states his understanding of the Civil War, and tells of moving into the new cottage and his schoolwork. ALS.

Gustavus V. Fox to David Farragut, dated Navy Department, 1862 May 12

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Congratulates David Farragut on the capture of New Orleans and asks whether he has pushed up the Mississippi to Memphis. ALS.

Gideon Welles, Sec'y of the Navy, to David Farragut, dated Navy Department, 1862 May 22

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Commends David Farragut for sending North the captured rebel naval leaders and confirms granting request for a supply vessel especially for the Gulf Squadron. ALS.

Benjamin F. Butler to David Farragut, dated Ft. Charles Habel, Sunday evening, 1862 June 1

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Questions whether Admiral Porter and his Mortar Fleet has sailed to Pensacola without orders. ALS.

Gideon Welles to Capt. Thomas T. Craven, dated Navy Department, 1862 June 30

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Orders U.S.S. Brooklyn to send home William Help, private Marine. Forwarded to David Farragut. ALS.

Photograph of certificate of appointment of David Farragut to Rear Admiral, 1862 July 16

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Signed by Abraham Lincoln and Gideon Welles.

David Farragut to his wife, dated Flag Ship Hartford, Off and above Vicksburg, 1862 July 4

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Details some problems within his command and his general disposition. ALS.

Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler to Admiral David Farragut, dated Headquarters Department of the Gulf, New Orleans, 1862 August 12

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Congratulates David Farragut and asks him to accept the salute of the Army. ALS.

Gideon Welles to Rear Admiral David Farragut, dated Navy Department, 1862 August 26

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Confirms David Farragut's control of all vessels connected with the Mortar Flotilla. ALS.

Gideon Welles to David Farragut, dated Navy Department, 1862 September 9

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Gives permission to David Farragut to break up the Mortar Flotilla if desired, gives instructions on reassigning captains of lost ships and announces that the Colorado will be sent in November as the new flag ship. ALS.

Benjamin F. Butler to David Farragut, dated Headquarters Department of the Gulf, New Orleans, 1862 September 9

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Conveys his information on the rebel plans for New Orleans, and talks of events of and plans for Mobile and Pensacola. ALS.

Benjamin F. Butler to David Farragut, dated Headquarters Department of the Gulf, New Orleans, 1862 October 21

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Answers question in regard to Paymaster Bassett's refusal to pay a bill. ALS.

Extract of letter from R.W.Shufeldt, Consul General, to David Farragut, dated U.S.Consulate General, Havana, 1863 January 29

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Gives details of Confederate ships stopping, refueling and repairing in Havana.

August Belmont to David Farragut, dated New York, 1863 April 16

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Requests David Farragut permission to present his name to the Democratic Convention as a Candidate for the Presidency. Expresses contempt for the Radical Congress and President. ALS.

Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks to David Farragut, dated Headquarters, Department of the Gulf, 19th Army Corps, Before Port Hudson, 1863 July 8

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Announces surrender of General Gardner. ALS.

David Farragut to "Gentlemen," 1863 September 24

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Thanks the citizens of "this great metropolis" for their congratulations. Draft letter signed.

Gideon Welles to David Farragut, dated Navy Department, 1864 February 2

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Instructs David Farragut that he and his staff should not use the word "Confederate" in any correspondence with foreign officials as the Confederacy has never been formally recognized by the United States. ALS.

Gideon Welles to David Farragut, dated Navy Department, 1864 February 26

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Authorizes David Farragut to call upon the forces under Acting Rear Admiral Bailey for the attack on Mobile if necessary. ALS.

Gustavus V. Fox to David Farragut, dated Washington, 1864 March 24

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Explains schedules and dispositions of iron clads, mentions Grant taking over the Army of the Potomac and what it might mean to the Navy, and talks about political intrigues in Washington. ALS.

David Farragut, dated Navy Department, Washington, 1864 June 24

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From Naval Department official telling of his attempts to convince Fox and Welles to send an iron clad to David Farragut. Urges David Farragut to examine the one that he is being sent and report on it's effectiveness in rough seas to Welles. Also lists weapons outfitting of specific Union iron clads. 4 pages, incomplete. ALS.

General Order No. 9, dated Flag Ship Hartford, off Mobile Bay, 1864 July 6

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Announces successful boarding and destruction of a blockade runner under rebel batteries by an expedition led by Flag Lieutenant J. Crittenden Watson. Printed.

General Order No. 12, dated U.S. Flag Ship Hartford, Mobile Bay, 1864 August 6

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Gives thanks to all men under him that participated in the attack on Mobile Bay. Printed.

General Order No. 13, dated Flag Ship Hartford, Mobile Bay, Sunday Morning, 1864 August 7

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Requests that the men return thanks to God for the victory on August 5.

Gideon Welles to David Farragut, dated Navy Department, Washington, 1864 August 9

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Authorizes David Farragut to give aid to wife and children of Captain George Share and to transport them from Galveston to New Orleans. Also enclosed is copy of letter from Wakeman, Gookni & Dickinson to Gideon Welles, requesting his intervention in the Share family matter. ALS.

Commander Edward Donaldson to David Farragut, dated U.S.Steam Sloop "Seminole," Mobile Bay, 1864 August 26

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Reports details of an incident where an intoxicated Pilot accidentally exploded a torpedo, killing four men and wounding three others. ALS.

Loyall Farragut to David Farragut, dated West Point, 1864 September 1

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Expresses his relief that David Farragut came through Mobile Bay safely, urges him to get out of the war when he can that he won't be killed, talks about life in West Point, McClellan's possible presidential nomination, David Farragut being tied to the rigging and other officers at the battle. Might only be a draft of a letter. 4 pages, incomplete. ALS.

David Farragut to wife, dated U.S.Flag Ship Hartford, West Gulf Squadron, Mobile Bay, 1864 September 15

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Tells about being overwhelmed with congratulatory letters, most notably from Dr. Draper, tells of being in the rigging and of some of the ships actions during the battle of Mobile Bay. ALS.

Loyall Farragut to David Farragut, dated West Point, 1864 September 18

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Tells of participating in salutes fired in honor of his victory and Sherman's victory, changes in commands at West Point, classes and expresses his hope that David Farragut will not take any more unnecessary risks. ALS.

New York Committee of Arrangements to David Farragut, dated New York, 1864 December

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Announces enclosed communication to the President offering to come to Washington to personally give their support for Captain Drayton. Signed by Moses Taylor, S. Draper, J.J.Astor, Jr. and M.B. Eismosell. Might be draft. ALS.

Gideon Welles to David Farragut, dated Navy Department, Washington, 1864 December 9

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Informs him that prize money paid to him for the capture of two rebel ships should have instead been paid to Flag Officer McKean and should be transmitted to him. ALS.

Gideon Welles to Vice Admiral David Farragut, dated Washington, 1864 December 14

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Expresses that the Admiral is welcome in Washington but might not want to come while the subject of a new naval grade for him is being discussed in Congress. ALS.

R.S.Hoffman to David Farragut, dated New Orleans, 1865 January 2

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Announces the making of a cane from the mast of the U.S.S. Mississippi for David Farragut containing the names of all the ships that passed Port Hudson. ALS.

New York Committee of Arrangements wishing to honor David Farragut to David Farragut, dated New York, 1865 January 26

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Announces results of subscriptions collected in honor of David Farragut and the transmittal of 50 one thousand dollar bonds and a check for the balance of $130. Signed by Moses Taylor, chairman, Sam Sloan, secretary, John J. Cisco, treasurer. Also enclosed are transcriptions of three letters between the committee and David Farragut and a printed resolution to collect said money, dated Collector's Office, New York, December 10, 1864. ALS.

James Y. Smith, Governor of Rhode Island, to David Farragut, dated State of Rhode Island, Executive Department, Providence, 1865 February 9

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Announces a note of thanks from the General Assembly of Rhode Island. ALS.

David Farragut to Admiral Lesoffsky, Russian Admiral, dated Washington D.C., 1865 February 25

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Thanks the Admiral and Captain Boutakoff for their fine words in support of David Farragut at a recent dinner. Copy.

Gideon Welles to David Farragut, dated Navy Department, Washington, 1865 April 16

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Orders David Farragut to proceed to Washington without delay to participate in the funeral ceremonies of President Lincoln. ALS.

Gustavus V. Fox to David Farragut, dated Washington D.C., 1865 May 20

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Asks David Farragut to come to a viewing of shipyards and complains about inadequate funds for shipyards and an inability to make more Admiralcies. ALS.

New York Committee of Arrangements to David Farragut, dated New York, 1865 June 2

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Asks for David Farragut's attendance at a public meeting to honor the war against the rebels. ALS.

David Farragut to Dr. S.D.Townsend, of Boston, dated Brooklyn Naval Yard, 1865 June 28

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Accepts offer of dinner. Can be dated 1865 from content. ALS.

Richard H. Dana, U.S. Attorney, to David Farragut, dated Office of United States Attorney, District of Massachusetts, Boston, 1866 January 2

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Asks about the amount deposited for the ships captured at Mobile. ALS.

Gideon Welles to David Farragut, dated Navy Department, Washington, 1866 January 17

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Requests a list of all ships captured on the Mississippi River and at Mobile Bay, disposition made of them and their estimated value. ALS.

Gideon Welles to David Farragut, dated Navy Department, Washington, 1866 January 23

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Gives commands for the President's Naval Board, which David Farragut was a member of. ALS.

Andrew M. Harwood to David Farragut, dated Washington D.C., 1866 June 16

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Offers loan of Entick's The General History of the Late War on the Seven Years' Wars. ALS.

S.Y.W.Tabor, Fourth Auditor, to David Farragut, dated Treasury Department, Fourth's Auditor's Office, 1866 July 27

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Requests information on Admiral Porter and the loss of the U.S.S. Hatteras. ALS.

Copy of letter from David Farragut to Gideon Welles, dated New York, 1867 May 8

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Letter of reference for Lieutenant Commander P. Giraud, scheduled to appear before the Board. Copy.

Gideon Welles to David Farragut (last four pages), circa 1868

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Tells of relief that the Johnson impeachment trial is finished and worries about cuts in Naval spending. ALS.

Gideon Welles to David Farragut, dated Washington, D.C., 1868 August 3

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Tells of state of the Navy and confides in David Farragut that Admiral Porter supported the impeachment in return for being named Secretary of War under Wade and to retain that position should Grant be elected. ALS.

James E. Harvey, U.S. Ambassador to Portugal, to David Farragut, dated Lisbon, 1868 September 30

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Passes on his respects from the government of Portugal, reports on the progress of the revolution in Spain and makes predictions on a possible spread to Portugal. Requests that ships be sent to Lisbon that can carry both the Spanish and Portuguese legations away. ALS.

Gideon Welles to David Farragut, dated Washington, 1869 April 5

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Congratulates David Farragut on the marriage of Loyall, tells of the problems with the Grant administrations handling of the War and Navy Departments. In particular, he criticizes the fact that Secretary of the Navy Borie is not interested in doing his job that that Admiral Porter is running the Department. ALS.

Gideon Welles to David Farragut, dated Hartford, 1869 May 22

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Expresses his happiness that David Farragut's health has improved, tells of moving into a new house. ALS.

Gideon Welles to David Farragut, dated Hartford, 1869 November 23

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Complains of actions of the Grant administration in regards to the Navy. Talks of the planning of the Battle of New Orleans, including stating that some recent histories attributed the planning to the wrong people. ALS.

George Robeson, Secretary of the Navy, to David Farragut, dated Navy Department, Washington, 1870 February 21

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Requesting David Farragut to confirm that a letter from him to Gideon Welles on file in the Navy Department is genuine. ALS.

Captain George Henry Preble to David Farragut, dated U.S.Ship Pensacola Frigate, Mare Island Navy Yard, 1870 July 8

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Requests David Farragut to fulfill a promise to appear before a Board of Admirals on Preble's behalf concerning his actions at Mobile Bay. ALS.

Note, from Mr. O'Connor to David Farragut, dated North shore, Tuesday July 19th, undated

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Requests Mr. and Mrs. Farraguts company to meet Mrs. Eastman Johnson at a dinner.

Fragment initialed by David Farragut, undated

Note, initialed, from David Farragut to H.R.H.Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, undated

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Thanks the Prince for the portraits of the Queen, the late Prince Consort and Prince Alfred. Most likely a draft.

Series II: Transcripts of David G. Farragut Letters, 1861-1864

Transcriptions, 1861-1862 July

Transcriptions, 1862 August - 1862 December

Transcriptions, 1863 January-1863 February

Transcriptions, 1863 March-1864 January

Series III: Virginia Farragut Correspondence, 1864-1885

Telegram, from G.V.Fox to Virginia Farragut, dated Washington, D.C., 1864 August 8

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Announces enclosed article on Battle of Mobile Bay and praises David Farragut.

James Parton to Virginia Farragut, dated New York, 1865 January 4

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Suggests that he should write a biography of David Farragut, includes outline for the book. ALS.

Gideon Welles to Virginia Farragut, dated Hartford, 1870 September 5

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Letter of condolence upon the death of David Farragut, also expresses his own appreciation and respect. ALS.

J.P.C.Lochwood to Virginia Farragut, 1871 February 24

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Talks about the settling of David Farragut's estate. ALS.

Congressman Horace Maynard to Virginia Farragut, dated House of Representatives, Committee of Ways and Means, Washington, D.C., 1872 May 24

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Announces house approval of a bill that would reimburse the cost of David Farragut's funeral. ALS.

Virginia Farragut to President U.S. Grant, dated New York, 1873 June 3

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Appeals to President to forbid an appeal by the government of the prize and bounty case for the Battle of New Orleans. ALS.

Benjamin F. Butler to Virginia Farragut, dated Washington, 1873 December 12

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Announces that the money is to be paid immediately, between $500,000 and $600,000. ALS.

Meir Mitchell to Virginia Farragut, dated Philadelphia, 1885 January 26

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Thank you note. ALS.

Series IV: Loyall Farragut Correspondence and Orders, 1863-1908

Certificate of appointment for Loyall Farragut as a Cadet effective September 1, 1863. Signed Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War, 1864 February 22

Vice-Admiral Stephen C. Rowan to Loyall Farragut, dated Navy Yard, New York, 1876 March 3

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States that the letter of recommendation for Cappola is not necessary. ALS.

John H. Knowles, late Chief Quartermaster of U.S. Hartford, to Loyall Farragut, dated U.S.Steamer Phlox, Annapolis, 1878 December 18

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Talks about the lashing to the rigging and lauds David Farragut for bravery. ALS.

H.S.Kendrick to Loyall Farragut, dated West Point, 1879 December 5

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Thanks him for sending him a copy of The Life and Letters of David Farragut. ALS.

X. Farragut to J.W. Loyall Farragut, 1879 December 29

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Gives family genealogical information. In French. ALS.

John H. Knowles to Loyall Farragut, dated Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1880 March 2

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Gives true story of the lashing to the rigging of David Farragut at the Battle of Mobile Bay by the man that did it. Also attested to by James Smith of Baltimore, also on board the Hartford. ALS.

John H. Knowles to Loyall Farragut, dated U.S.Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1887 May 30

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States that Martin Freeman's account of the lashing to the rigging is incorrect, though the rest of his account of the Battle of Mobile Bay is correct. ALS.

Joseph J. Tinelli, late Master's Mate of U.S. Hartford, to Loyall Farragut, dated Denver, 1887 June 13

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Story of lashing to the rigging, reaffirms historical account. ALS.

John H. Knowles to Loyall Farragut, dated U.S.Naval Academy, Annapolis Maryland, 1894 July 8

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Biographical information on Knowles. ALS.

John H. Knowles to Loyall Farragut, dated Annapolis, Maryland, 1895 March 25

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Talks about recent happenings in his life. ALS.

Loyall Farragut to Mr. Wright, 1895 May 10

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Talks about David Farragut lashed to the rigging. Transcript.

Admiral George Dewey to Loyall Farragut, dated Navy Department, Washington, D.C., 1908 October 15

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Thanks him for the photograph of David Farragut, inscribed by Loyall. ALS.

Gustavus V. Fox to Loyall Farragut, undated

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Dated April 11. Requests Loyall Farragut's presence on April 25 to honor his father. Note.

D.G.B.Canum to Loyall Farragut, undated

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Dated Oberlake, Burlington, Vermont, October 16. Presents a copy of his book, My Reminiscences of the Rebellion. ALS.

Description of a trip made by Loyall Farragut to visit the "Big Trees" in California while he was stationed in San Francisco, undated

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Incomplete.

Description of a voyage from San Francisco to Panama by Loyall Farragut. Short descriptions of San Francisco harbour, the Mexican coast, Acapulco, and Panama, undated

Series V: George Farragut Correspondence, 1815-1816

Transcripts of two letters from George Farragut to Andrew Jackson, 1815-1816

Handwritten transcripts of 12 letters by, to or about George Farragut, undated

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Copied by R.R.Hoes, Chaplain of the Navy. Includes some short biographical information.

Series VI: Other Correspondence and Orders, 1828-1908

General Order, from Admiral David Porter, dated U.S. Ship Peacock, 1828 February 4

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Calls for the drawing and retaining of full rations as the vessels under his command are destined for the suppression of piracy.

Samuel Miner to Commodore Silas H. Stringham, dated U.S.S. Wabash, 1861 July 4

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Requests instructions for his vessel and the Cumberland as to who should anchor and who should engage. ALS.

Benjamin F. Butler to Gideon Welles, dated Headquarters Dept. of Virginia and North Carolina, Fort Monroe, Virginia, 1864 April 20

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Requests Welles to pay Capt. James Taylor the money due to him for repairs to his boat while in the service of the government. Also tells of iron plating of cargo ships for transport up the Mississippi from New Orleans through guerrilla sharpshooters. Copy.

Charles to my sister (Miss Snow), dated New Orleans, 1864 June 3

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Tells of information received about the actions and plans of Grant and Farragut, asks for news from home. Transcript of letter included. ALS.

John G. Walker to Percy Drayton, dated U.S.Naval Headquarters, New Orleans, 1864 August 7

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Congratulates him on the Battle of Mobile Bay and expresses some opinions on it. ALS.

From M. Palmer, 1864

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Talks a little about Mobile. Incomplete. ALS.

Admiral Thornton A. Jenkins, Chief of Bureau, to 1st Asst. Engineer N.B. Clark, dated Navy Department, Bureau of Navigation and Office of Detail, 1867 October 11

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Order to report for medical survey. DS.

Mrs. S.G. Shine to Commander Alexander M. Pennock, dated Tallahassee, 1870 October 15

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Requests any information that Pennock has concerning David Farragut's mother, Elizabeth Shine of North Carolina. Written to Pennock as David Farragut died at his residence. ALS.

Commander J. Crittenden Watson to William T. Meredith, dated Mare Island, California, 1877 February 20

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His account of the lashing to the rigging. ALS.

J. Crittenden Watson to William Meredith, dated Mare Island, California, 1877 February 20

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Introduces and gives instructions for the previous letter concerning the lashing to the rigging. ALS.

John H. Knowles to Friend and Shipmate, dated U.S.S. Phlox, Naval Academy, Annapolis, 1881 May 10

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Talks about the old crew of the Hartford and David Farragut surveying the dead and wounded after Mobile Bay. ALS.

John H. Knowles to Friend, dated Annapolis, 1895 March 20

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Talks about being given the option of a discharge or reduction in rank and asking his friend to intervene. ALS.

Manuel de la Camara to Edward L. Lalinsky, Commander of U.S. Artillery, dated Vigo (Spain), 1908 May 18

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Regrets that circumstances will not permit him to meet Loyall Farragut but directs him to contact his nephew in Malaga during his stay. ALS.

Percival Drayton to Captain John A. Dahlgren, undated

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Dated Annapolis, June 4. Reports on the status of the Naval Academy and requests drawings of new equipment for training purposes.

Author unknown, to Magruder, undated

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Dated Brooklyn Naval Yard, June 21. States that he will attempt to work in Magruder's behalf but that his own actions and associations, presumably during the Civil War, while in Canada speak ill for his chances of reinstatement to the Navy. Incomplete.

Author and adressee unknown, undated

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Talks about a perilous landing. One page of letter with 31 at top.

Author and adressee unknown, undated

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Talks about Mobile Bay, Brownell's poem about the Battle and personal matters dealing with his son.

Percy Drayton to Corbin, dated Friday, 1849 February 16

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Requests him to dine with him. ALS.

Series VII: Newspaper Clippings and Articles, 1862-1964

Newspaper Clippings and Articles, 1862-1898

Newspaper Clippings and Articles, 1910-1954

Newspaper Clippings and Articles, 1961-1964

Newspaper Clippings and Articles, undated

Newspaper Clippings and Articles, undated

Newspaper Clippings and Articles, undated

Series VIII: Farragut Family Genealogical Information, 1837-1961

Arms of the family Farragut of Barcelona, 1888 November 10

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A description, in Spanish, of the Farragut family of Barcelona's coat-of-arms as described and pictured in Adarga Catalana, by Don Francisco Xavier DeGarma y Duran, Barcelona, 1753. Also lists books in author's possession concerning King Don Jaime I of Spain. In a note from George Marsh of Florence to Virginia Farragut.

Letters with genealogical information of the Mallorca Farragut family in the 18th century, 1960-1961

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Written to Neil D. Josephson.

Sineu en la Genealogia de David Glasgow Farragut, by J. Rotger, Palma, 1956

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Also a mimeographed page from The Life of David Glasgow Farragut describing his ancestor Don Pedro Farragut, 13th century noble warrior. Included is a poem, in Spanish, by Mossen Jaime Febrer concerning Don Pedro, and a translation by Brownell.

Deposition by William Boswell as to genealogical facts discovered by him concerning Nancy Shine Farragut, 1837

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Nancy Shine Farragut was christened Claire Nancy Farragut and was David Farragut's sister.

Deposition by William Boswell as to genealogical information found concerning the Farragut family, 1837

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Incomplete.

Notes on George Farragut's children and marriages, along with some unanswered questions, undated

"Major George Farragut," by Marshall Delancey Haywood. Published in Gulf States Historical Magazine, 1903 September

Series IX: Miscellaneous Papers, 1815-1962

Sketch of the Position of the British and American Forces, during the Operations against New Orleans, from 23rd Dec. 1814 to 18th Jan. 1815 by J. Gold, Naval Chronicle Office, 1815 June 30

Cover page from Elements of Military Ars and Science..., by H. Wager Halleck, New York, 1846

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Signed by David Farragut.

Manifest of the Cargo on board the Brig. Blackfish of New York of the burthen of 245 tons whereof Charles A. Fairchild is Master bound from Pensacola to Philadelphia or New York, 1862 October 20

Poem, "Farragut!" by Agustin de la Torre, New Orleans, 1862 October 29

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Printed on silk.

List of Persons Composing the Crew of the Brig. Blackfish of New York whereof is Master Charles H. Fairchild bound for Pensacola, 1862 November 17

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Crew list, listing name, place of residence and birth, age, height, weight, complexion and hair color.

Register of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Navy of the Confederate States, 1863 January 1

Typescript of resolution of the Chamber of Commers of the State of New York praising David Farragut's accomplishments, 1863 November 5

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A.A. Law, President. John Austin Stevens, Jr, Secretary.

Ink drawing of U.S.Flag Ship Hartford after Battle of Mobile Bay showing shot marks, 1864 August 5

Second ink drawing as above, circa 1864

Printed map of Entrance of Rear-Admiral Farragut's Fleet into Mobile Bay, 1864 August 5

Copy of messages received and sent on August 5, 1864 by Lt. J.C.Kenney Acting Signal Officer on U.S.S. Hartford, 1864 August 5

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Messages sent at Battle of Mobile Bay.

Menu for Reception Banquet at the Louisville Hotel, 1866 September 11

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Complimentary to President Johnson and his Cabinet, General Grant, Admiral Farragut, and other distinguished officers and citizens.

Statement of Richard Knowles concerning the occurences of the Battle of Mobile Bay, 1878 November

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Made to C.W. Miller

Hand-written words of President Garfield at the Inaugural Ceremonies of the Farragut Statue, 1881 April 25

List of Documents, &c. Enclosed in Box, and Placed in the Receptacle in the Foundation of the Monument, 1881 May 2

Presentation of the Statue of Admiral Farragut by the Farragut Monument Association, Madison Square, New York, Wednesday, 1881 May 25

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Program and list of invited attendees. Hon. Edwin D. Morgan, Chairman.

Copy of marriage bond and extract from Minister Certificate of David Farragut and Virginia D. Loyall, 1884 March 31

Programme for Farragut Day, 1897 October 19

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List of music and presentations.

Etching of The Hartford and the Tennessee at Close Quarters, from the painting by W.H.Overend and Overend's obituary, 1898

Poem "At the Farragut Statue" by Robert Bridges inscribed to Loyall Farragut, 1904 April 4

Constitution, By-Laws, Muster Rolls and History of the Gideon Welles Naval Veteran Association of Connecticut, 1889-1904

Copies of information on Lieut. Thomas Buchanan of the Gulf Blocking Squadron, 1905

Souvenir Guide to Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California, 1959

Copies of letters by or to Farragut held at other repositories, 1962

Guide to meanings of some flags of Flag Officer Farragut, undated

Report of David Farragut's naval record, 1816-1864, undated

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Includes wounds received and naval battles engaged in War of 1812 and Civil War. In David Farragut's hand.

Etching of Farragut Entering Mobile Bay lashed to rigging, undated

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Engraved by H.L.Stephens, printed by Augustus Robin, N.Y.

Events in the life of David Farragut, including times as a child in Tennessee, undated

Proposition of Commander David D. Porter. Suggested tactics at the passing of Ft. St. Philip and New Orleans, undated